Going to Orioles Spring Training? Here are 5 Spots to Eat or Drink Before the Game

Jan 23, 2018 12:40PM
● Published by Kevin

Baseball kicks off in Southwest Florida in less than a month, with the Orioles' pitchers and catchers reporting on Feb. 13, while the first full-squad workout takes place on Feb. 19. The Orioles' presence in Sarasota County, MILB.com says, goes well beyond baseball and Spring Training.

So, if you're hoping to catch a foul ball this spring, dust off that old glove and gear up to fulfill that once-ya-year craving for Cracker Jacks. The home opener is at 1:05 p.m., on Friday, Feb. 23, against the Tampa Bay Rays, at Ed Smith Stadium.

Below is a list of our top 5 places to go if you're looking to grab a drink and/or a bite to eat before, during or after the game! All places are within a mile and a half of the ballpark.

Our Favorite Review: "After reading reviews, 3 of us went there last night and couldn’t be
more pleased! Being greeted by a very happy Olivier was the beginning of
a wonderful dining experience. The food, cooked by his wife, is
excellent! The wine choices pair beautifully with the food. The scallops
were the best I have ever had and the escargot was outstanding! The
profiteroles, which we didn’t need after this amazing dinner, were
fabulous. As if that wasn’t enough, we had the best cappuccino ever! We
will be back and will be telling our friends," - Carol G., TripAdvisor

At Sofrito Mama’s you will find mouth watering, home-style Puerto Rican cuisine. Our menu is filled with a wide array of reasonably priced, traditional meals for the entire family from f... Read More »

TripAdvisor Rating: 5/5Yelp Rating: 4.5/5Facebook Rating: 4.9/5

Our Favorite Review: "Before I get to the wonderful food, understand that this is a take out
establishment. There are a few tables outside but nothing inside. We
usually eat at those tables but I wish there was a better alternative. Okay,
now the food. Chicken Empanadas and Spinach & Cheese Empanadas were
wonderful. $3.00 each. Chicken stew platter was incredible with the
meat falling off the bone, great beans and rice and potato. $10.50 with
salad. Toasted ham & cheese Cuban style sandwich and Roast Pork platter rounded out our five selections. We love this place and put up with the strip mall outdoor seating because the food is so exceptional. Worth your stopping. Daily specials plus regular favorites," - Steve K., Stokie, Ill., TripAdvisor

JDub’s Brewing Company is a production craft brewery &amp; tap room located in sunny Sarasota, FL. Everything we do is based off our three core values: QUALITY. INNOVATION. CULTURE.
Ea... Read More »

TripAdvisor Rating: 4.5/5Yelp Rating: 4.5/5Facebook Rating: 4.9/5

Our Favorite Review: "As a recent transplant, it's great to find a quality local brewery with a
first class staff. From the owner to every person on the staff, the
knowledge and commitment to quality is phenomenal. Hats off to the
entire staff. Making great beer always comes first, but a knowledge and
friendly staff makes the connections that last. Hats off to Courtney, Tony C, and Dean. Oh, and the guy with the funky hair/beard. You have a loyal concert," - Steve S., TripAdvisor

"El Patio Latino - Florida" is located in the coastal city of Sarasota in Florida. It was founded on December 2004, and offers its customers the best of Peruvian gastronomy. Continues the... Read More »

TripAdvisor Rating: 4/5Yelp Rating: 3.5/5Facebook Rating: 4.5/5

Our Favorite Review: "This is a remarkable find, right here in Sarasota. Patio Latino is a
branch of its mother site in Lima, Peru, the chef is Peruana, and the
food is authenticly what you would find in Peru. Everything we had
was awesome. The service was extremely friendly and helpful in
explaining all dishes offered. We will definitely return," - carraro, New York City, Trip Advisor

Our Favorite Review: "We were very impressed with the food. Tamales were fantastic. Nachos
with steak as delicious. I had the carne mexicana. Everything was good," - DebbieLR, Springfield, Mo., TripAdvisor